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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,176.05 and 264.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,176.05 and 264.00 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,176.05 = 264.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,176.05 = 264.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,176.05 × 264.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 310,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,482.27/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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